Title: Success Redefined: Whole Person Care with Dr. Keke Episode Description:

Join Dr. Tiffany C. Brown as she welcomes Dr. Keke, a dual board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, to discuss redefining success through whole person care. Discover how Dr. Keke integrates mental health, aesthetics, and wellness to transform lives and empower communities.

Key Highlights: Dr. Keke's inspiring journey from medical assistant to a leader in modern healthcare. The importance of whole person care and setting personal boundaries. Insights into starting and growing a successful healthcare business. Overcoming challenges as a Black nurse practitioner in the aesthetics field. The role of mentorship and community in entrepreneurship.

Guest Information: Dr. Keke, NP - SkyRose RCS Website: drshikikowilliams.com Instagram: @skyrosercs

Call to Action: If you found this episode inspiring, please like, share, and subscribe. Tune in for more discussions on equity in healthcare and the workplace.

Hashtags: #WholePersonCare #SuccessRedefined #HealthcareInnovation

Episode Summary: Join Dr. Tiffany C. Brown as she sits down with Dr. Candice Thompson to discuss the pressing issues of breast cancer awareness and advocacy within the African American community. This episode delves into the disparities in healthcare, the significance of genetic testing, and the role of self-advocacy in improving health outcomes. Dr. Thompson shares her personal journey and the initiatives she leads to bridge the gap in breast cancer care.

Key Topics:

The prevalence of breast cancer in African American women The impact of healthcare disparities and unconscious bias Importance of genetic testing and early detection Empowering individuals through education and advocacy Dr. Thompson's initiatives and community engagement efforts

Call to Action: Listen in to learn how you can be part of the change in breast cancer advocacy and support equitable healthcare. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others who might benefit from this important conversation.

Hashtags: #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthEquity #Advocacy

Connect with Dr. Thompson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-n-thompson-m-d-m-sc-36aaa524/

Resources:

Pink Table Talk Links:

All Stages of Black Breast Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-BLGNU0aI

The Doctor Is In: Black Breast Density Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoe3qbwjAP8

Bray F, Ferlay J, Soerjomataram I, Siegel RL, Torre LA, Jemal A. Global cancer statistics 2018: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians. 2018;68(6):394–424.

Jones T, McCarthy AM, Kim Y, Armstrong K. Predictors of BRCA1/2 genetic testing among Black women with breast cancer: a population-based study. Cancer Med. 2017 Jul;6(7):1787-1798. doi: 10.1002/cam4.1120. Epub 2017 Jun 19. PMID: 28627138; PMCID: PMC5504315.

Jordan Ciuro, Alisha Beyer, Jessica Fritzler, Nancy Jackson, Samira Ahsan,Health Care Disparities and Demand for Expanding Hereditary Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines in African Americans, Clinical Breast Cancer, Volume 21, Issue 3,2021,Pages e220-e227,ISSN 1526-8209,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clbc.2020.08.010. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526820920302159)

Karcher R, Fitzpatrick DC, Leonard DJ, Weber S. A community-based collaborative approach to improve breast cancer screening in underserved african american women. Journal of Cancer Education. 2014;29(3):482-7. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/community-based-collaborative-approach-improve/docview/1552571094/se-2. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-014-0608-z.

Reid S, Cadiz S, Pal T. Disparities in Genetic Testing and Care among Black women with Hereditary Breast Cancer. Curr Breast Cancer Rep. 2020 Sep;12(3):125-131. doi: 10.1007/s12609-020-00364-1. Epub 2020 May 19. PMID: 33603954; PMCID: PMC7885902.

Williams, W.M., Fu, M.R. Understanding Breast Cancer Disparities Affecting Black Women: Obtaining Diverse Perspectives Through Focus Groups Comprised of Patients, Providers, and Others. J Community Health 48, 834–839 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-023-01227-3

Host: Dr. Tiffany C. Brown, DNP, FNP

Guest: Dr. Michael L. Jones

Episode Summary: Join Dr. Tiffany C. Brown as she welcomes Dr. Michael L. Jones, a trailblazer in nursing leadership. In this episode, Dr. Jones shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Mississippi to becoming an Associate Dean at East Carolina University. Discover the challenges he faced as a first-generation college student and the pivotal role of mentorship in his career. Dr. Jones also discusses the importance of representation and diversity in healthcare, and his efforts to empower Black male nurses through the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders.

Key Topics: Overcoming barriers as a first-generation college student The significance of mentorship and representation in nursing Dr. Jones' leadership journey and career milestones The Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders and its impact

Pearls of Wisdom: Persistence is key; don't let anyone stop you. Seek mentorship and be proactive in driving those relationships. Representation matters; be the change you want to see.

Call to Action: If you found this episode inspiring, please like, subscribe, and share it with others. Tune in for more episodes exploring equity in the workplace and healthcare.

Hashtags: #NursingLeadership #DiversityInHealthcare #MentorshipMatters

Listen on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts

Connect with Dr. Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-l-jones-phd-mba-hcm-rn-faan-a3945437/ https://drmikespeaks.net/